1 The rising sun has chased the night
And brought again the cheering light;
This mercy multiplies our days,
And calls us to renew our praise.
2 We laid us down, and sweetly slept,
The Lord our souls in safety kept;
We wake his goodness to proclaim,
And sing new honors to his name.
3 We know not what his will ordains,
But 'tis our joy that Jesus reigns;
Though dangers, snares, and foes abound
The eternal arms will us surround.
4 Teach us to walk with thee to-day,
Our only care to keep thy way;
Ourselves to thee we would resign,
Content to know that we are thine.